Although Beast Gohan's rematch with Perfect Cell Max in Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero didn't occur, this fanart offers the battle fans craved. @DBSKAKERU1 impressively captures the essence of Dragon Ball, with artwork that rivals the style of series creator Akira Toriyama. Their pieces feature unique and breathtaking portrayals of characters like Trunks, Gohan, Chi-Chi, and Goku, delivering exceptional results beyond the established canon.
In "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero," the climactic showdown between Beast Gohan and Cell Max was a memorable highlight, leaving fans yearning for the rematch they truly deserved. The 2022 film showcased Gohan's new Beast form, in which he defeats an enormous version of Cell. However, this confrontation didn't fully satisfy fans, who were left wanting a more intense battle.
Artist @DBSKAKERU1 recently shared on X an impressive fanart that reimagines this battle, giving Gohan and Cell Max the epic duel they deserve. Known for their ability to create artwork that feels like it could have come from Akira Toriyama himself, @DBSKAKERU1 has previously delighted nearly 95,000 followers with unique Dragon Ball art, including depictions of Trunks as the King of the Saiyans, Gohan as a Super Saiyan in his Supreme Kai outfit, Chi-Chi returning to her fighter roots, and a new version of Goku using Ultra Instinct.
In this new fanart, the artist envisions a rematch between Beast Gohan and a reimagined Perfect Cell Max, sparked by the Red Ribbon Army's resurrection of Cell Max and Gohan's transformation following Piccolo's apparent death. This battle, though marred by Cell Max's somewhat disappointing design in the film, is vividly brought to life by @DBSKAKERU1. The fanart portrays Cell Max as more than just a mindless monster, giving him a design that blends his second form's intimidating presence with the intelligence of his perfect form.
With detailed and textured colors that make Cell Max's red body and Beast Gohan's silver hair stand out, @DBSKAKERU1’s artwork captures the intensity of the duel that fans hoped for. The piece shows the two characters locked in a fierce stare-down, their piercing eyes brimming with electricity, setting the stage for an epic battle.
Fans who were disappointed by not seeing Beast Gohan face off against a truly perfect Cell Max in the movie can find solace in this "What If?" scenario. Thanks to @DBSKAKERU1's impeccable artistic skills, this fanart not only fills the void left by "Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero" but also looks indistinguishable from official Dragon Ball art. While it's uncertain if Gohan and Cell will ever get a third showdown in the series, this artwork stands as a brilliant reimagining of what could have been.